Princess Caroline of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
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© National Portrait Gallery, London
Princess Caroline of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
by James Lonsdale
oil on canvas, circa 1820
30 in. x 25 1/4 in. (762 mm x 641 mm)
Given by the artist's son, James John Lonsdale, 1873
Primary Collection
NPG 498
Sitterback to top
- Princess Caroline of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (1768-1821), Queen of George IV. Sitter in 101 portraits.
Artistback to top
- James Lonsdale (1777-1839), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 107 portraits, Sitter in 5 portraits.
This portraitback to top
The 'Queen Caroline Affair' occasioned widespread 'outdoor agitation' in London and elsewhere. 'Queenites' -- ordinary people, especially women -- took to the streets to support Caroline. Though an unlikely focus of radical indignation, she was seen as an 'injured wife' and target of government oppression.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Birkett, Dea; Morris, Jan (foreword), Off the Beaten Track: Three Centuries of Women Travellers, 2004 (accompanying the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from 7 July to 31 October 2004), p. 49
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 105
- Walker, Richard, Regency Portraits, 1985, p. 98
- Williamson, David, Kings and Queens, 2010, p. 139
- Williamson, David, The National Portrait Gallery: History of the Kings and Queens of England, 1998, p. 143
Events of 1820back to top
Current affairs
George III dies at Windsor Castle on 29 January and George IV ascends to the throne.'Trial of Queen Caroline' in the House of Lords; Parliament drops the Bill which was to legitimise a divorce between Caroline and George IV.
Cato Street Conspiracy to assassinate the cabinet discovered. Arthur Thistlewood and fellow conspirators are hanged.
Art and science
Sir Thomas Lawrence becomes President of the Royal Academy.Astronomical Society is set up by John Herschel and Charles Babbage.
First iron steamship is launched.
International
Actor, Edmund Kean goes on a successful tour of America after making his name at the Drury Lane Theatre.Revolutions begin in Spain, Portugal and Naples.
The famous ancient Greek statue of the Venus de Milo is rediscovered on the Island of Melos and purchased by the Louvre in Paris.
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